The Only Way to Avoid a Hangover
Have you heard about the Hangover Pill? How about The Red Pill? Here’s the secret: Pay attention to how much you drink and stop drinking before you get drunk.
Mixology
The funny thing about moderation is…
The funny thing about moderation is that sober people think you drink too much and drunk people think you don’t
Ayurveda + Mixology? Really?
What relevance does Ayurveda have to the cocktail kingdom? Plenty!
Holistic Mixology Workshops Coming Soon!
Bartanica CraftLab workshops will feature holistic mixology demos and lectures. An Introductory Workshop is Tuesday, April 24 followed by a 4-week Series beginning May 8.
10 Tips for Seriously Speedy Shopping
For years now, I’ve stuck to buying only basic, simple items from the grocery store, letting the local farmer’s markets bring me the variety and spice of life in produce that I crave.
The Redemption of Peppermint
Now I am studying herbs and fascinated with this plant as not only a flavoring, but also as a medicine. Then add to all of this the discovery that the plant has been used in the production of many of our favorite liqueurs, including Benedictine, Chartreuse, Absinthe, and Frenet Branca.
Lots in Store for the Last Quarter of 2011!
Exciting upcoming events, website launches, and more!
A Taste of Honesty
For my entire adult life I have held the false belief that I was not engaging unless I was drinking, that I needed a drink to relax and help “take the edge off”, and I didn’t really have fun at the party because I didn’t get sick or pass out. I have never felt so alive, present, healthy, and truly authentic with the people I love the most. And in New Orleans, no less!
An Open Invitation to Stop Discriminating
I’ve noticed a lot of discrimination towards pretty much any given spirit behind any bar. Why is that?
Fundamental Friday – ABV Explained
Last week I explained the basic difference between fermentation and distillation. This week, I want to explain more about the
Fundamental Friday-Wine & Beer vs. Liquor
Ever wondered what is the real difference between hard liquor and a beer? They both contain alcohol, but everyone knows
Fundamental Friday-Cocktail Components
Technically, a true cocktail consists of 1) a spirit, 2) a sweetener, 3) bitters, and 4) water added from dilution.